Monday, August 27, 2018

If you want off the charts bang for the buck on a tight budget,
it’s hard to beat the Creative Aurvana Trio at only $149. They are a triple
driver IEM with Hi-Res Audio design. A hybrid design is also employed, as they
feature balanced armatures for the hi’s and mids, and a dynamic driver for the
lows. The cable is also detachable, and includes in-line mic and
controls.

Features and specs:

Product Type:Wired Headphones

Weight: 19 g

Color:Gun metal

Frequency Response:5Hz – 40kHz

Cable Length:1.2m / 3.9ft

Cable Style:MMCX Detachable Cable
with Inline Mic and 1-Button Control

The creative Aurvana Trio came in a nice hard plastic box, with a
paper sleeve with photos and specs. The top was clear plastic, so you could
also see the IEM. Opening the box, I was able to see they were also well made.
Materials used in the construction was mostly plastic with some metal. Quality
of materials used was good, as was the fit and finish. Also included was the
owners manual, additional ear tips, airplane adapter, and a semi-hard carry
case.

Looking at what you get, I’m impressed. Especially for such a
small price tag! It’s a small investment, which is also protected thanks to the
detachable cables. If you ever get a short in the cable, just replace the
cable! The 3-way design at such a small price point is also huge! Let’s see how
they sound.

Eric Bibb: Why Are People Like That-Vocals were natural sounding
and nice and smooth. Bass had nice extension and output. Percussion was crisp
and clean. Harmonica was dynamic. Piano was natural
sounding. Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue-Clarinet was very smooth with
good texture and enough resolution to hear the tonguing. Piano was surprisingly
natural sounding. Bassoon had nice midbass extension. Brass was very
dynamic. Earth, Wind and Fire: Let’s Groove-Vocals were smooth with
good texture and resolution. Percussion was crisp and clean and dynamic. Bass
was deep, with good impact and authority. Claps were also crisp and dynamic.
Soundstage was bigger than expected. Katy Perry: Dark Horse-Vocals
were smooth and very natural with good timbre. Bass had excellent depth and
output. Claps were crisp and very dynamic.

The Creative Aurvana Trio, a hybrid 3-way design
with dual balanced armatures and a dynamic woofer, has an MSRP of only $149.
They performed so well for their price point, they aren’t a bargain…they’re a
steal!With such a killer price and
value, they have earned our Value Award.They would be a great deal for over $200.For more info and complete specs, check out
their website at www.us.creative.com.